Julen Lopetegui hopes to improve West Ham as he looks ahead to the Premier League season.
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Scotland’s bench now a weaponpublished at 10:30 GMT 10:30 GMT Andy BurkeBBC Sport Scotland For a long time Scotland had a starting 15 to mix it with anyone, but found it hard to compete with the top sides when it came time to turn to the bench options. This championship has seen the Scots make

Inter could let go of several long-term first-team servants and are targeting a summer move for Roma midfielder Manu Kone according to Thursday’s reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Nerazzurri are sitting seven points clear at the top of the Serie A table with 10 league matches of the season left to go, but

Spanish football is thriving in Europe, and the dream of securing the fifth spot for the Champions League 2026/27 is closer than ever. After an epic matchday, Spain has climbed to the second position in the UEFA ranking, surpassing expectations and taking advantage of the stumbles of its direct rivals. Advertisement The victories of Atlético

For a man-to-man press to work well, it has to be done in a co-ordinated, aggressive manner. If any player is late to apply pressure, the opposition player has time and space on the ball, essentially giving them a man advantage. Under Frank, Spurs’ defensive approach was more passive, often defending in a more rigid

The crisis in Italian football academies and Italian football? The former centre forward has a solution: bring in former top-quality players such as Roberto Baggio to the youth teams. Luca Toni, former striker for Fiorentina and Bayern Munich, as well as World Champion with Italy in 2006, gave a lengthy interview to La Repubblica in

In Australia helping promote the Premier League Trophy Tour By ANDREW PRENTICE, SPORT REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 05:48 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 05:55 GMT, 12 March 2026 Premier League great Theo Walcott has revealed why he deeply admires Aussie football fans – and why his beloved Arsenal will be domestic champions this season. Walcott, 36,

Max Verstappen says he is engaged in talks with Formula 1 and the FIA over how to make improvements to the sport’s new rules. Verstappen has been a vocal critic of the 2026 regulations, which feature a 50-50 split between internal combustion and electrical power and require more energy deployment strategies, and stated that he

The LIV Golf-backed International Series and the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) have today unveiled a direct performance pathway that will propel India’s top performers onto the global stage. Leading IGPL players will gain access to various International Series events and further opportunities to compete at LIV Golf Promotions, accelerating their progression into elite-level golf.

There’s a line from classic film you could paraphrase when talking about Premier League teams and their supposed dominance of European football. In this competition, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, you get the trophies. Or something like that.

Brighton & Hove Albion have played 61 times in all competitions since Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson last started a game together. The sequence, stretching back to a 2-2 draw away to Leicester City in December 2024, will not be ending any time soon with both players destined for further spells on the sidelines due

Real Madrid are likely to be in the market for a new manager this summer, amid doubts over Alvaro Arbeloa’s continuity. The 43-year-old, who was promoted from Castilla upon Xabi Alonso’s departure in January, has had an inconsistent time in charge at the Bernabeu, and although he has the players on his side, there are

Sam Tighe Close Sam Tighe ESPN Sam is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster for ESPN. He will write on the Premier League, scouting and transfers. , Mark Ogden Close Mark Ogden Senior Writer, ESPN FC , Gab Marcotti Close Gab Marcotti Senior Writer, ESPN FC , Alex Kirkland Multiple Authors Mar 11, 2026, 10:12 PM

Arabic version: فرق الدوري الإنجليزي تواجه صعوبات في مباريات الذهاب بدوري أبطال أوروبا The Premier League faced a challenging week in the Champions League, with all six teams failing to secure a win in their last-16 first legs. Real Madrid’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Manchester City highlighted the struggles of English clubs, as City now

By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 00:15 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 00:27 GMT, 12 March 2026 The Premier League‘s hopes of securing a fifth Champions League spot for next season received a blow on Wednesday night. As part of the new format for Europe’s elite club competition, the two nations which perform best

The Premier League’s power was supposedly emphasised by having six teams in the last 16 following the league stage, but this was something of a cold shower hosed on talk of its supremacy as City and Chelsea were heavily beaten, following on from defeats for Liverpool and Spurs on Tuesday. Premier League leaders Arsenal needed

Roma arrive at Bologna with a depleted attack but Donyell Malen now available, so punters should expect cautious markets — consider Roma to progress at narrow odds or a Both Teams To Score + under 3.5 goals market. Hermoso’s fitness uncertainty and several attacking absences make match lines volatile and favourable for value bets on

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde was afforded a perfect 10/10 match rating for his performance against Manchester City on Wednesday. This comes after the Uruguayan conjured up a display for the ages. Advertisement Real Madrid were of course back in action a short time ago, welcoming Pep Guardiola’s Man City to Spain’s capital for a

What is it about this fixture that always seems to produce something special? It was Federico Valverde who became the hero in this latest instalment of Real Madrid vs Manchester City — the 12th such meeting in the 2020s — with the Uruguayan scoring the first hat-trick of his career and one of the best-ever

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham was left in a state of awe after witnessing the brilliance of teammate Federico Valverde this evening. This comes after the Uruguayan conjured up one of the all-time great Champions League performances in the first-half of Los Blancos’ latest outing. Advertisement Real Madrid are of course currently locked in action

A survey from sports consulting firm Spobis, published in late 2025, named Manchester City and Real Madrid as the clubs generating the most revenue worldwide from primary shirt sponsorships. The two European giants are also set to face each other in the Champions League round of 16, adding another layer of intrigue to an already